GCSE Combined Science
Curriculum Overview
The overarching aim in the pursuit of scientific competency is to prepare students to be active citizens in the wider world in terms of critical engagement with their environment.
Our intent is for all students to develop a curiosity and a scientific understanding of the world around them and the ability to think critically about information presented to them.
We want them to be aware of the role of science and technology in the modern world and that our understanding nowadays is built on the research carried out by Scientists from many different cultures and civilizations throughout history.
How will I be assessed?
In Year 10, students complete one end of topic test per topic. They are assigned an approximate GCSE grade based on approximate grade boundaries.
Students complete one assessed exam question per topic. This is an extended written question which is marked but not graded. Students also complete an end of year 10 mock exam in June/July.
In Year 11, students complete mock examinations in November and February. Usually they will complete a full set of paper 1 papers in November, and paper 2 papers in February.
Students complete 6 terminal exams at the end of Year 11 (2 Biology, 2 Chemistry and 2 Physics). The results of these determine their final overall grades in Combined Science.
Important Overview Documents
Curriculum Rationale
Key Learning Steps - Biology
Key Learning Steps - Chemistry
Key Learning Steps - Physics
Road Map
Modules
Biology - Cells and Organisation
Knowledge Organiser - B1and B2
Knowledge Organiser - B3 and B4
Personal Learning Checklist - B1
Personal Learning Checklist - B2
Personal Learning Checklist - B3
Personal Learning Checklist - B4
Practice Questions
Biology - Disease and Bioenergetics
Knowledge Organiser - B5 and B6
Knowledge Organiser - B7
Knowledge Organiser - B8 and B9
Personal Learning Checklist - B5
Personal Learning Checklist - B6
Personal Learning Checklist - B7
Personal Learning Checklist - B8
Personal Learning Checklist - B9
Practice Questions
Biology - Biological Responses
Knowledge Organiser - B10 and B11
Personal Learning Checklist - B10
Personal Learning Checklist - B11
Practice Questions
Biology - Genetics and Reproduction
Knowledge Organiser - B12, B13 and B14
Personal Learning Checklist - B12
Personal Learning Checklist - B13
Personal Learning Checklist - B14
Practice Questions
Biology - Ecology
Knowledge Organiser - B15, B16 and B17
Personal Learning Checklist - B15
Personal Learning Checklist - B16
Personal Learning Checklist - B17
Practice Questions
Chemistry - Atoms, Bonding and Moles
Knowledge Organiser - C1 and C2
Knowledge Organiser - C3
Knowledge Organiser - C4 (Foundation)
Knowledge Organiser - C4 (Higher)
Personal Learning Checklist - C1
Personal Learning Checklist - C2
Personal Learning Checklist - C3
Personal Learning Checklist - C4
Practice Questions
Chemistry - Chemical Reactions and Energy Changes
Knowledge Organiser - C5 and C6
Knowledge Organiser - C7
Personal Learning Checklist - C5
Personal Learning Checklist - C6
Personal Learning Checklist - C7
Practice Questions
Chemistry - Rates, Equilibrium and Organic Chemistry
Knowledge Organiser - C8
Knowledge Organiser - C9
Personal Learning Checklist - C8
Personal Learning Checklist - C9
Practice Questions
Chemistry - Analysis and the Earth's Resources
Knowledge Organiser - C10
Knowledge Organiser - C11
Knowledge Organiser - C12
Personal Learning Checklist - C10
Personal Learning Checklist - C11
Personal Learning Checklist - C12
Practice Questions
Physics - Energy and Energy Resources
Knowledge Organiser - P1, P2 and P3
Personal Learning Checklist - P1
Personal Learning Checklist - P2
Personal Learning Checklist - P3
Practice Questions
Physics - Particles at Work
Knowledge Organiser - P4 and P5
Knowledge Organiser - P6
Knowledge Organiser - P7
Personal Learning Checklist - P4
Personal Learning Checklist - P5
Personal Learning Checklist - P6
Personal Learning Checklist - P7
Practice Questions
Physics - Forces in Action
Knowledge Organiser - P8, P9 and P10
Personal Learning Checklist - P8
Personal Learning Checklist - P9
Personal Learning Checklist - P10
Practice Questions
Physics - Waves, Electromagnetism and Space
Knowledge Organiser - P11
Knowledge Organiser - P12 and P13
Personal Learning Checklist - P11
Personal Learning Checklist - P12
Personal Learning Checklist - P13
Practice Questions